HKS Genki D1 Altezza

Hello...here's my third build for 2006 and second kitbashed HKS car.

Base kit: Aoshima Altezza
Tamiya "HKS" Group A R32 Skyline Decals
Aoshima HKS Genki D1 S15 Silvia decals
WRC Subaru Impreza wheels
WRC Subaru Impreza Roll cage
GT wing
Aoshima Bride racing seats w/Studio 27 PE seatbelt harness
Tamiya SARD Supra front and rear fenders
Scratch-built interior, exhaust, wheel spacers
Testors classic black paint and ultra clear gloss

When I first saw this car in a magazine I thought it looked horrible, now I like it. Overall this was a fun build, until I had to apply the decals.

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/5559/hksaltezza63al.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2853/hksaltezza115fh.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2853/hksaltezza115fh.jpg)

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1359/hksaltezza144sb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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What do you think?

wow nice!

Very nice!

I think it's incredible!:eek: The decal work alone is enough to scare me away from attempting anything close! You've done an excellent job!!:sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse

really nice looking car
about the decals are they hard to apply ?

now, this is one cool looking car. great job!

Wow!

At first I just looked the pictures and thought "where could I buy this kit?". Then I read the specs and I was very suprised: You've basicly built the car from a scratch! It looks superb and very realistic! Cool! :naughty:

Great job.

Excellent job you have done there. I hope Aoshima release this one in there D1GP series.

I was about to say wow finally someone has released this Altezza. Perfectly executed model.I can relate regarding the decal application since i built the Tamiya HKS Skyline a few years ago you did a fine job of it. Well done.

Thanks for the feedback!
About the decals....pain in the rear. It's actually about 2 or 3 layers, so I had to pay close attention making sure I didn't leave any air bubbles.

The wheel spacers I mentioned were made with plastic styrene and placed between the brakes and wheel hub/shock assembly. Then a pin vice was used to drill the hole for the Tamiya wheel. I also trimmed the inner fender for wheel clearance.

This is another one my "fantasy builds" meaning combining multiple kits I wish existed, and making my own.

Check this out ! http://d.turboupload.com/d/378021/D1-190kmdrift.wmv.html
Genki D1 Altezza in action

Wow impressive!

Very in your face scheme and doesnt look made up either great model. :sunglasse

Nice work bringing it all together spoonman, you have a winner there. If I could only combine some decals for my Altezza, I might progress a bit more on it.

Dave

wow very nicely done man

hi, I want to see a picture 180sx hks drag car.

nice build!

hi, I want to see a picture 180sx hks drag car.

Here you go.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=998&si=spoonman%20dos&page=4&sort=1&perpage=12&password=&ppuser=&stype=2

Very nice work! I was amazed when I first saw your HKS 180sx, but this Altezza is equally impressive :D